Youth Foundation Inc
Youth Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to students attending accredited U.S. colleges and universities, with scholarship funds paid directly to universities. The foundation reported 101 grants totaling $565,534 in that filing year.
Youth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Youth Foundation Inc gave $566K across 101 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $565,534
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 101
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,599
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,999,297
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Youth Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
-
Download and complete the online scholarship application.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that scholarship applications are due February 29 each year. The 2024 filing’s stated deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that scholarship applications are due February 29 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: The Youth Foundation
Mailing address: 370 Lexington Ave Suite 1206, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 840-6292
Website: https://healthyyouthusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Youth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Braden Batesole Co Texas Am Univers ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Organizations only. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($320,534), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
452 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 452 grants of 452 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported state shares were New York (19%), Texas (9%), California (6%), Georgia (6%), and Utah (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 101 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Youth Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2020) to $566K (2024). In 2024 it made 101 grants totaling $566K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $170,000 |
| Braden Batesole Co Texas Am Univers College Station, TX | Educational Grant.-Scholarship Paid Directly to University | $10,000 |
| Neha Yalamanchi Co SUNY-Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY | Educational Grant.-Scholarship Paid Directly to University | $10,000 |
| National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York New York, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Blanton-Peale Institute New York, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Saint Jean Baptiste High School New York, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Foote New Haven, CT | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Go Project New York, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
| Bible Literacy Project New York, NY | Education and Enrichment of Youth | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,999,297 | $1,599,053 | $893,132 | $565,534 | 101 | $816,946 | $1,464,693 | $745,971 |
| 2023 | $10,848,783 | $870,670 | $845,131 | $537,462 | 88 | $730,224 | $738,652 | $688,023 |
| 2022 | $11,018,065 | $906,313 | $784,199 | $499,785 | 82 | $668,141 | $791,370 | $687,339 |
| 2021 | $10,787,193 | $1,768,490 | $758,815 | $527,996 | 92 | $662,829 | $1,635,991 | $757,362 |
| 2020 | $9,794,390 | $695,576 | $650,266 | $393,222 | 89 | — | $591,598 | $661,641 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Youth Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $746K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website describes the mission as enhancing young people’s lives and furthering positive youth development through mentorship, arts initiatives, and recreational enrichment. It says the foundation promotes youth development through sports and recreation and supports after-school and summer-camp programming.
The 2024 filing’s listed scholarship purposes show support for students attending universities, with awards paid directly to those institutions. Among the 2024 grantees, Police Athletic League Inc received $5,000. The organization describes its own mission as supporting and inspiring New York City youth, together with the NYPD and law-enforcement community, to realize their potential as productive members of society.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 101 grants totaling $565,534. Grants ranged from $975 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $10,000 scholarships paid directly to universities for students attending institutions such as the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas A&M University, Auburn University, New York University, and the University of California, Los Angeles.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to download and complete an application online. Scholarship applicants must be U.S. citizens and attend accredited colleges or universities in the United States. The filing says award amounts are set by the board each year and gives no fixed award amount.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles E Dorkey III as president; Margaret C Cushing and Lisa Stockman as vice-presidents; J Howland Robinson as secretary; and Zachary J Barbieri as treasurer. Directors listed are Enrico De Alessandrini, Pamela S Fulweiler, Stephen Holt, Heather Norgard, and Guy N Robinson.
Youth Foundation Inc is led by Charles E. Dorkey III, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles E. Dorkey III
President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enrico De Alessandrini
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy N. Robinson
Director
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith M. Villard
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Fulweiler
Director
President → President & Board Member, 2023
President & Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Holt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Norgard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Howland Robinson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Stockman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret C. Cushing
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary J. Barbieri
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert B. Stockman (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Edward Timothy McAuliffe Esq. (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Ann Stribling-Kivlan (2020–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Youth Foundation Inc
How much does Youth Foundation Inc give each year?
Youth Foundation Inc gave $566K across 101 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $537K across 88 grants.
What is Youth Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Youth Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,599, across 101 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Youth Foundation Inc give grants?
Youth Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Provo, UT (5 grants), College Station, TX (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Youth Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 101 grants with a stated purpose on Youth Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Grant.-Scholarship Paid Directly to University" (90 grants) and "Education and Enrichment of Youth" (11 grants).
Who are Youth Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Youth Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Braden Batesole Co Texas Am Univers ($10,000), Neha Yalamanchi Co SUNY-Stony Brook ($10,000) and National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 54 individual scholarships ($320,534), which are not listed by name. Together they received 4% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Youth Foundation Inc?
Youth Foundation Inc reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $817K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $746K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Youth Foundation Inc fund?
The website describes the mission as enhancing young people’s lives and furthering positive youth development through mentorship, arts initiatives, and recreational enrichment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Youth Foundation Inc?
Download and complete the online scholarship application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Youth Foundation Inc's EIN?
Youth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6093036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Youth Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/youth-foundation-inc-morg_2018f984520c4776bb64383390956aff
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